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Microsoft Defender SME

United Kingdom, London 440.00 - 460.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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A leading global technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Microsoft Defender SME to support a major transformation programme for one of Ireland’s most critical national infrastructure organisations. This role sits within a high-profile Cyber Security enhancement programme, focused on strengthening Azure and cloud security posture across enterprise-scale environments. You’ll work closely with Cyber, Cloud Engineering, IAM, Threat Detection & Response, and Vulnerability Management teams to design, implement, and operationalise Microsoft Defender for Cloud capabilities and broader Azure security best practices.

Job Responsibility

  • Support the Cyber pillar within an Azure security enhancement programme
  • Assess and optimise existing Microsoft Defender for Cloud configurations
  • Analyse and prioritise Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) recommendations
  • Work with technical teams to remediate security findings and reduce attack surface exposure
  • Implement and align environments with the Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark
  • Collaborate with IAM teams to assess and improve Azure RBAC and PIM configurations
  • Help operationalise Defender for Cloud processes, governance, and ownership models
  • Support Threat Detection & Response teams with alerting and response readiness
  • Contribute to the design of cloud vulnerability management processes
  • Ensure remediation activities follow established change management procedures
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to engineering teams

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, including CSPM and workload protection capabilities
  • Proven background improving Azure cloud security posture in enterprise environments
  • Experience implementing the Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark
  • Experience remediating cloud security recommendations and advising technical teams
  • Strong understanding of cloud security governance and operational processes
  • Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills

Nice to have

  • Experience managing and configuring Microsoft Azure resources
  • Familiarity integrating Microsoft Defender with Microsoft Sentinel
  • Understanding of cloud operational support processes

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